Hi lee, don't come on here very often which is a shame as I'm sure there are women who prob need our help and advice. I tend to keep in touch with mist of the women on here through Facebook, if you have it, please add me-Colette Jameson. I was away to Canada there in the summer and then my daughter got married on 8th sep which was an amazing day. I'm assuming you've heard the sad news about Tony? He was such an inspiration to a lot of us. Glad you're going well and that mammogram was clear, I'm doing well also. Hope to speak soon. Lotsa love Colette xx

Hello everyone - I can't believe I am going to say this but I am 300lbs. I feel really terrible.  I had a lumpectomy last year and then just as it was coming up to my first mammogram after the year I was informed that I had the BRCA2+ gene.  So I was back at the hospital for a meeting with the Consultant with a view to having the double mastectomy and a hysterectomy.  Well - the Consultant said she would like to do an MRI as well as another mammogram and also meet with the Gynecologist (cant spell).  So off I went round to the MRI Department where I had to fill in a questionaire - WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU?  I stopped smoking on 11th March this year and since then I have put on 20lbs.  Once my weight and measurements had been taken - the rather embarrassed Radiographer informed me that because of my GIRTH I would not fit in the machine and if I did fit in the machine then the table wouldn't take my wieght and the baskets would be too small to place my boobs in .  So the Consultant has asked me to give her time for a re-think.  I've not felt so low in a long time.  My mammogram is to go ahead tomorrow.  What I can't understand is - why do I need the MRI - I didn't have one last year.

I am much healthier than I was before as I have taken up walking and swimming as well as stopping smoking.

Sorry about this - I'm just feeling sorry for myself again.  I think I'm just embarrassed about the whole thing and now I've got to go back tomorrow and face them all.

I'll be fine.

Thanks for being here!!!

Joanne

Hi Joanne, I've not been in here in over a year which is bad as when I was going through my treatment there were plenty of people on here to help and give me advice along the way, unfortunately some of them haven't been as lucky as me and haven't won the fight. I'm sorry that you're feeling bad just now, but try and stay positive, lots of exercise and healthy eating xx

Lee my darling how are you?

Colette xx

Hi Colly

Im doing fine working really hard at the moment studying for my level 5 in health and social care, my own hair is getting really long again - but my how curly it is lol xx

I completed the race for life again this year in Rhyl it was a beautiful day.

Im loving the weather but miss being able to sunbathe, lovely news about your daughters wedding - you must have been so proud, Im still trying to get used to the fact my son turns 22 this year, guess I still think Im 22 in my head shame the reflection doesnt agree he he, well Colly if you ever fancy a holiday in sunny Wales you just drop me a line it would be lovely to see you. Im so glad you are doing well keep in touch xx  Lee xx

Hi Jo

tiny steps is all we can take, one day at a time, you have faced a dreadful illness that claims the lives of so many innocent and wonderful people and are taking steps to beat it ... well done 1st step.... You have given up smoking - huge sacrafice and test of willpower....well done 2nd step  now you are tackling your weight gain... lord knows thats a hard one that all of us have had to face during out battle with medication, lack of exercise and indeed motivation but you are doing it! and you will succeed ! because right now you have all of us right behind you motivating you when you feel down, kicking you up the bum when you feel like giving up and cheering you on as you loose the weight so Jo its going to be a long battle but battle is what we do and you are no longer doing this alone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx lee

Hi Lee, I'm so glad you're doing we'll, I think of you often and wonder how you are. Do you have face book, I'd love to see how we'll your looking. If so add me Colette Jameson. I'm doing really well, my hair really thick but I decided to keep it kinda short, as I like it and suit it. I can't believe we are 3 years down the line. I'd love to catch up with you and some of the other girls. Take care and keep in touch cx

Hello ladies

Hope you are all well, it has been a while since I have been on here but as we have all said in the past we are a family on here and I am hoping for some support again, yes I have it back nearly four years clear cannot believe it.

Well here is my story I found a lump in my left breast ten or so days ago went to see my oncologists as had an appointment already booked to see him and my worse fear was confirmed, had my operation on Tuesday but home now waiting for my chemo to start in the new year, this may all sound very matter of fact but believe me I am as scared as I was the first time maybe even more as I know what to expect, unsure of what chemo I will be having at the moment but will let you know when I do.

What has shocked me more is I have never missed any appointments and I had one four months prior and given the all clear but was told it as a grade three and very aggressive, had quit a few lymph nodes taken as well, any support more than welcome

Speak soon

Little Sis (Linda)

oh LInda I am so sorry and just before Christmas, but you got through ot before and you will do it again, my cousin had it back 10 years later and has got through it so keep fighting girl you can do it.

xxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Anne

Hope you are keeping well and thanks for your kind words, I have to fight it as I became a grand mother this year to two lovely boys both my son's had children they are my world my everything, please keep in touch

Little Sis

(Linda)